payday
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for payday, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The regular day on which wages or salary are paid.
How to use payday
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "pay" plus "day."
Full origin of payday →Frequently asked questions
What does “payday” mean?
The word “payday” means the regular day on which wages or salary are paid. In plain terms, the day you get paid.
How do you pronounce “payday”?
“Payday” is pronounced PAY-day (/ˈpeɪdeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “payday” in a sentence?
Here is “payday” used in a sentence: “Payday is the last Friday of every month at my job.”
What part of speech is “payday”?
“Payday” is a noun.
Is “payday” a common word?
“Payday” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between payday and salary?
Salary refers to the fixed amount of money an employee earns, while payday is the regular day on which that salary or wages are actually paid out. Payday is about timing of payment, not the amount earned.
Is payday used only for formal wage payments?
While payday most literally refers to the scheduled day wages are paid, it is also used informally to describe any moment when a financial reward or windfall arrives, such as calling a lucky win or profitable sale a "payday."
How often does payday typically occur?
Payday frequency varies by employer and can be weekly, biweekly, or monthly, but the term itself simply refers to whichever regular day has been set for paying wages or salary, regardless of how often it recurs.